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Darlington Group

We are the Darlington Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Departing from alongside Brompton on Swale Cemetry then joining part of the Coast to Coast along the River Swale - crossing over the River for more coast to Coast path along field tracks towards Colburn Hall  then towards Walkerville and paths beyond the housing and returning to Brompton on field tracks -  may reverse the route  

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

May encounter Coast to coast walkers   -  if a hot day  opportunity for a pint/shandy at Hillyard Arms ( a well hidden public house) if timing works. - Some roadside walking ( footpaths ) through part of Colburn.

 

Walk not Suitable for Dogs.

Please inform walk leader if intending to travel directly to walk start location

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28285 14558
Nearest postcode:
DL3 7RA
what3words:
known.homes.planet
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Opposite 6th Form College Vane Terrace

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 22145 99630
Nearest postcode:
DL10 7HS
what3words:
sizzled.hikes.react
Start time:
10:00 am

Bridge road Brompton on Swale - is the turning immediately opposite The Farmers Arms - parking is to west of the A1(m) underpass - Walk Starts at 10am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking